Legacy of ‘The Eastern Degas’ to give life to creativity
It’s a stunning collection of art – paintings from seven decades that chronicle the making of the artist George Beven from an early vihara Buddha from 1956, to those latter-day (the 2000s to 2010s) works of bronzed, bare-chested youths in bright-hued sarongs, other Ceylon scenes and of course his oil portraits done on dumbara rush [...]
‘We are here for you’: A lifeline to families hit by Inherited Metabolic Disorders
The birth of a baby is joyous. The parents shower love and hold close to their hearts, hope for this tiny one. However, when one’s precious child has a disorder due to a gene issue, the family’s world collapses. While feeling absolutely alone, numerous are the challenges these parents have to battle, for their children [...]
Conflict isn’t new to me but this was different
What was meant to be a straightforward business trip to Dubai became one of the most surreal experiences of my life. I arrived, completed my meetings, and settled into what should have been a quiet weekend. I had always looked forward to and enjoyed my trips to Dubai. But, on Saturday, February 28th, when the [...]
Letters to the Editor
Take heed before a disaster happens on Marine Drive Your article titled ‘Spike in road deaths derails drive to reduce accidents’ published in the Sunday Times a few weekends ago prompted me to write about the nightmare that pedestrians experience when attempting to cross the road at designated pedestrian crossings on Marine Drive (Colombo Plan [...]
APPRECIATIONS
A skilled medical professional whose expertise made a difference Dr. Premini Amerasinghe The demise of Dr. Premini Amerasinghe last month was a loss both to the profession and to the multitude of friends she had. She was the daughter of the Senior Physician Dr. Hillary Gunawardene of the General Hospital Colombo as NHSL was then [...]
When regrets take the place of dreams
The other day I visited an old friend – someone who had been my classmate from primary school. He had retired from a job he had done from the time he left school until the age of 60, and now lives with his wife in what he refers to as “comfortable retirement”. But what struck [...]
Dynamic women launch initiative to drive change at the grassroots
A new movement aimed at safeguarding and facilitating the progress of women and girls across Sri Lanka was officially launched on March 8, with an International Women’s Day Roundtable Conference convened under the theme “The Power of Sri Lankan Women to Impact, Inspire, and Influence Youth in Sri Lanka”. Organised by Shyamala School of Art, [...]
“Ubi Caritas” : A celebration of the works that have shaped the Philharmonic Choir
On Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m., the Colombo Philharmonic Choir will present “Ubi Caritas: An Evening of Enduring Classics from Our Archives” at the Chapel of the Hope of the World, Ladies’ College, Colombo 7. The recital promises a reflective and uplifting journey through some of the most beloved works that have held a [...]
MBFW Sri Lanka unveils a multi-year calendar
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFW Sri Lanka) has unveiled an ambitious three-year roadmap through 2028, signalling strong institutional confidence in Sri Lanka’s fashion and creative economy. The announcement confirms key long-term partnerships as the platform continues to position Colombo as an emerging creative capital in South Asia. The upcoming editions of MBFW Sri Lanka [...]
A quest for reconciliation
It was an insightful discussion, delving into the making of Ayathurai Santhan the writer and his literary journey when he spoke to Vihanga Perera at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies last week to mark the launch in January of his new novel, Twice Upon a Lifetime. They strolled through those palmyrah-fenced landscapes, talking [...]
Picturesque collection of nursery rhymes
The New World of Mother Goose written and edited by Elmo Leonard with illustrations by Dilip Susruta Samarasinghe was launched at the British Council Library in Colombo on Tuesday, March 6. The book is designed as a complete collection of nursery rhymes for kids and the young at heart.